So much for Monday, eh?

You guys still there?

Obviously there was no BlogHer recount on Monday; I was too busy recovering from my second consecutive weekend away from home. The camping trip was great--I was able to visit with aunts and cousins I normally don't see very much and eat Smores in front of a blazing campfire--but it was a five-hour round trip, and by the time I fell into Luke's arms Sunday night, I. was. done. Done with traveling, done with being away from my husband, done with being on the go all the damn time.

So I stayed away from Blogland on Monday. And Tuesday. And most of Wednesday, until I posted a Parents.com entry a half-hour before midnight. Then I went to bed.

I'm not trying to play the role of martyr or anything; believe me, I'm well aware I did this to myself. I'm the one who agreed to teach a class, write for Parents, and keep two blogs going, all while maintaining my day job and being a wife and growing a baby. (Of course, I didn't know I'd get pregnant when I initially signed on to teach, but Luke and I started trying anyway, even though we knew things might work out this way, so again, it all comes back to me.) And I enjoy doing all of this stuff. What I'm not crazy about is the self-inflicted pressure to excel at everything at once. And apparently, my prioritizing skills suck monkey balls, because how many times this summer did I sit in front of the TV when I should've been reading for class? Methinks it'll soon be time for another AMC hiatus. Thank God for message boards.

Work seems to be settling down, but I'll make my teaching debut exactly two weeks from today, and there is a lot to do. I have assignments to plan, a syllabus to create, and administrative logistics to iron out, like where I'll be spending the night after class, because I'm infamous for nodding off at the wheel, especially on dimly lim highways, and there's no way I'm chancing a car accident with this baby, who, by the way, is more active than ever these days.

Anyway, how the hell are you guys? I've missed you.

Comments

[Isabel]

I've missed you!!

I can't wait to hear more about the camping trip.

And 2 weeks, really? That came up FAST!

[Molly]

I don't know how you're doing it all, but friend, I am impressed!

[Audrey]

2 weeks IS soon! Holy cow! I can't wait to hear about the teaching once you get started.

[Katie]

You're alive! I saw your Parents post last night, so I figured you were, but I wasn't sure :-) Glad to see you back!

[daddy d]

That was a lot of action, for sure. But you have it all figured out. It is all working together.

[Lindsey]

And I thought planning a wedding was a lot of work. Sheeesh! Get some rest, girl! The baby must be sleepy.

[Liz]

welcome back! i bet that camping trip was fun, but i totally understand the exhaustion level. hell, i'm tired just READING about all your shenanigans!
take all the time and rest you need, frema. brew that baby well and good. we'll be here.

[takin chances]

I have NO idea how you are doing everything. One of your many projects would take me to my limits, especially that whole baby thing!

I can't wait to hear about your first day of class, and, of course, all the subsequent days.

Take it easy, doll!

[Professor Art Nerd]

I am also facing the "omg two more weeks what am I going to do wheeee?!" feelings. I don't know how much help I can be, but I know that getting a few profs' syllabi was helpful for me. Even if they're not in the same discipline, you can still get ideas. The offer stands. :)

[Jenny]

"And I enjoy doing all of this stuff. What I'm not crazy about is the self-inflicted pressure to excel at everything at once."

THE STORY OF MY LIFE!!!!!

[Kathie]

Pregnant. I hope, provided the doctor doesn't laugh at the crazy woman who thought she was pregnant for the last two weeks abd could have had that beer after all when I go for my scan next week. Well, you asked ;o)
And yay for you for managing all this stuff at once! I'm in awe!

[Silly Hily]

Wow, two weeks? Holy cow when did that happen?
I've missed you, too. My week hasn't been the same. And now, not to sound like a complete selfish whore but, you are going to post TLF today. Aren't you? (Oh gosh, don't kill me.)

[Jessie]

I'd be exhausted after all that and I'm not even pregnant! I don't know how you do it. I think you're going to have to tell Luke you need some extra pampering, because you definitely deserve it.

[Rachel]

Geez girl! I don't know how you are doing it! I didn't realize that the class was so soon. I can't wait to hear how it goes, you're gonna be great!

[Stacey]

Hey! I'm still here reading, too. Not commenting enough, but still here anyway! I love following your pregnancy, and I'm SOOOO glad mine is over!